VATHR3016 Contemporary Issues in Visual Culture
This course focuses on a range of themes and issues central to contemporary art and design in Australia and internationally. While the emphasis will be on recent works of art and design, reference will be made to earlier work as appropriate. Themes and issues addressed in this course may include: Nature, Identity, Self, Body, Spirit, Politics, and Gender. Students are expected to visit galleries and events and attend talks and presentations by artists and designers.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
